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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.62, 619.06 and 295.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.62, 619.06 and 295.58 is: 443.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.62 : 619.06 = 295.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.62/619.06 = 295.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.62x = 619.06 × 295.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.62x = 182,981.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,981.75/412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.46

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